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It’s a new dog once a week! Click here to find out how to get your dog posted if you haven’t sent in your photos yet!

Today’s dog featured in Dogtown Vancouver is Harvey, Mirkof’s pup. Here’s what he had to say about him…

NAME: Harvey.BREED: Golden Retriever .HOOD: The Drive.FAVOURITE SNACK: He will do just about anything for a little piece of carrot but like a proper hockey loving Canuck, he loves his beer.OTHER INFO: If Harvey likes you, and I mean really, REALLY likes you, he squeaks in excitement when he sees you. If the weather isn’t cooperating, he’s been known to hop on the treadmill and take himself for a quick run. Got to stay in shape, right? He also has a thing for fetching submerged rocks—the bigger, the better. Harvey can literally spend an entire afternoon at the beach or lake rooting about underwater pulling out rock after rock. Don’t believe me, see for yourself.

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Today’s dog featured in Dogtown Vancouver is Mishu, Marilyn P’s pup. Here’s what she had to say about her…

NAME: Mishu.BREED: English Mastiff x Bull Mastiff .HOOD: North Burnaby.FAVOURITE SNACK: Peanut butter, fruits & veggies, any variation of meats, bone marrows, carpet, socks and very expensive and beautiful Christmas tree ornaments. Resulting in glitter poop & saliva. Snacks are especially delicious if it appears you forbid her to eat it. Puddles of drool are the result.OTHER INFO: At age one, Mishu no longer fears the stairs and can finally go up and down all by herself. Age two goal will be the second staircase in the house. Mishu is extraordinarily skilled in reversing her body versus turning around. Especially from areas in which she is afraid of. Such as the master bedroom. Because she experienced a chair fall to the floor in there. Once. As much of a little scaredy-cat she is, she is also extremely energetic and friendly. You can even take a bone straight out of her mouth without the slightest resistance. The drooling needs some work. Follow this goofy guy on instagram!

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Today’s dog featured in Dogtown Vancouver is Canon, Mike C’s pup. Here’s what he had to say about him…

NAME: Canon.BREED: Puggle.HOOD: Gastown.FAVOURITE SNACK: Timbits and muffins. Only when he steals them.OTHER INFO: Canon is a ball dog through and through. Always up for a good adventure, Canon has been on a car ride from Vancouver to Toronto and all the way back. Canada on the way there, the US on the way back. His favorite stop was in Chicago at the dog beach. Canon doesn’t like to swim, he has to feel the ground. The water was crystal clear and only a foot deep for a good hundred feet. Not many things better than running in shallow water. He also smiles, which is perfect for a dog named after a camera.

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Today’s dog featured in Dogtown Vancouver is Reggie, Dani L’s pup. Here’s what she had to say about him…

NAME: Reggie.BREED: Boston Terrier/Shih Tzu.HOOD: Port Coquitlam.FAVOURITE SNACK: Zuks.OTHER INFO: Reggie loves to explore the trails of the lower mainland – Geocaching along the way. Always ready for an adventure and just a 24hour bundle of energy.

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Today’s dog featured in Dogtown Vancouver is Taylor, Donna B’s pup. Here’s what she had to say about him…

NAME: Taylor.BREED: Greyhound.HOOD: Vancouver.FAVOURITE SNACK: A bunch of stuff.OTHER INFO: I wanted to introduce you to my greyhound Taylor… not his racing name. He came from Florida and didn’t win many races so they sent him to live in a Vets office in Arizona and all he did was give blood. They call them Donor Dogs. Greyhounds have a universal blood that all dogs can use. When I adopted him, he had marks all over his neck where they shaved him to take blood, I assume. He is the most gentle, loving guy I know, well, except for my husband. Adopt a greyhound today!